Nubia - Lost Civilizations

Drawing on the latest archaeological and textual discoveries, a revealing look at the rich and dynamic civilization of Nubia.

Nubia, the often-overlooked southern neighbor of Egypt, has been home to groups of vibrant and adaptive peoples for millennia. This book explores the Nubians' religious, social, economic, and cultural histories, from their nomadic origins during the Stone Ages to their rise to power during the Napatan and Meroitic periods, and it concludes with the recent struggles for diplomacy in North Sudan. Situated among the ancient superpowers of Egypt, Aksum, and the Greco-Roman world, Nubia's connections with these cultures shaped the region's history through colonialism and cultural entanglement. Sarah M. Schellinger presents the Nubians through their archaeological and textual remains, reminding readers that they were a rich and dynamic civilization in their own right.

About the author

Sarah M. Schellinger is Lecturer in History of Art at the Ohio State University, specializing in the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt and Nubia.

Summary

An exploration of the Nubian civilization’s religion, society, economy and culture.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Schellinger, Sarah M. Schellinger
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781789146592
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-659-2
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Lost Civilizations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; History, HISTORY / Ancient / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Ancient History, North Africa, Ancient history: to c 500 CE